If you want to subdivide your land, you need to apply for a subdivision consent.

The rules for subdivision are complicated and there is no standard answer as to whether it will be possible for you to subdivide your land. These rules are contained within Section 6 of the Matamata-Piako District Plan.

In most cases (but not always) it may be possible to subdivide:

• A rural lot of 8 ha (20 acres) from a farm, as long as the balance after subdivision is also still at least 8 ha (20 acres);
• A residentially zoned section in town, as long as the site is big enough to allow 500m2 exclusive use of land per dwelling.

Please note that this information is generalised, so should not be relied on as fact – every subdivision is different.

How to Apply

If you are considering subdividing your land, we recommend that you consult with the Duty Planner, as a first step. They will be able to give you general advice about the requirements of the District Plan and answer any questions you may have. This initial consultation won't cost you anything and may save you time and money later on.

When you wish to proceed with the application, the next step is to consult with a surveyor or other suitably qualified person. A surveyor will also usually be able to give you an indication of the costs of the subdivision.

Charges

All Resource Consents are charged out at actual costs incurred and actual costs will vary.

Minor subdivision deposit - $1500

Major subdivision deposit - $2000

Limited notified application deposit - $4000

Publically notified application deposit - $6000

Note that when applying for Subdivision Consent you may also be required to pay Development Contributions - click here to learn more